The start of the Guadalupe River. The South Fork (left) and the North Fork (right) come together in Hunt, TX.

Education Program

Guadalupe Basin Natural Resource Center

Water Sample Collection

Water and Sediment Control Basin

Welcome to the UGRA

The Guadalupe River originates in Western Kerr County, deep in the Texas Hill Country. This beautiful spring fed river is one of the highest rated recreational and scenic rivers in Texas and is Kerr County's central asset.

The Upper Guadalupe River Authority (UGRA) was created as a conservation and reclamation district by the Texas Legislatures in 1939. In short, the mission of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority is to protect, develop, and manage the water quantity, quality, and sustainability in the Guadalupe River watershed in Kerr County.

The Upper Guadalupe River Authority held the 15th annual River Clean Up on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Over 10,000 pounds of trash was collected by 505 hardworking volunteers. Thank you to all who participated and supported the event!

Water & Sediment Control Basins

Water and sediment control basins slow down overland flood pulses and prevent the initial flood of water from rushing downstream and leaving Kerr County. This allows for the slow release of flood water to enhance river flow over a longer period of time, a reduction in potential erosion, and reduced sedimentation of the river. UGRA’s first water and sediment control basin was completed in November 2012. Learn More

Rainwater Rebates

UGRA has a rebate program to promote water conservation and watershed stewardship through rainwater harvesting. Your recent purchase of equipment for rainwater harvesting could earn you up to $100. Learn More

Plateau Water Planning Group ( PWPG )

Located on the southern edge of the Edwards Plateau, the six-county Plateau Water Planning Group (PWPG) stretches from the United States-Mexican border in the west to the Texas Hill Country in the east. The region includes portions of the Colorado, Guadalupe, Nueces, Rio Grande, and San Antonio river basins. PWPG is a one of the 16 planning groups working under the oversight of the Texas Water Development Board. Learn More